Good Day
Midland
Wednesday, November 26th, 2025
Good morning, Midland. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Midland Soup Kitchen Ministry will serve its 39th annual Thanksgiving meal today from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., expecting to feed about 800 people. Volunteers, including local team members, help set up the dining room — ensuring no one has to be alone this holiday. CBS7
- ➤ The City of Midland announced it will present the second season of Midland’s Merry Lights — a festive event held in partnership with Centennial Park. More details about dates and activities are expected to be released soon. City of Midland
- ➤ Over the weekend, Midland High football players delivered meals at Brookdale Senior Living to thank longtime supporters and connect current players with generations of fans — a gesture that ties past traditions with today’s community efforts. CBS7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City of Midland will close offices at noon today until Dec. 1 and cancel Thursday and Friday trash pickup for Thanksgiving while emergency services run normally—Big Spring will shift its trash days by collecting Thursday’s route on today and keeping Friday’s run, and Odessa will move all Thursday and Friday routes to Wednesday—. CBS7
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Fun Friday Art Camp
10 AM – 2 PM — The Studio by Kidd's & Canvas — Check website for prices — Experience an array of creative activities including painting, crafting, and messy fun every Friday.
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Gobble Up a Good Time Bingo
7:45-10:30 p.m. — Love Affair Bookstore — Free entry — Enjoy a night of bingo, laughter, and prizes with a cozy fall vibe.
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Midland's Merry Lights Tree Lighting Ceremony
5:30-11:30 p.m. — Centennial Park — Free entry — Celebrate the start of the holiday season with dazzling lights, live entertainment, and festive food vendors.
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Merry & Bright Christmas Celebration
5:30-8 p.m. — Odessa New Home Center | Betenbough Homes — Free entry — Celebrate Christmas with festive fun and free photos with Santa.
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Starbright Village Light Display
All Day — McKinney Park — Free entry — Explore the stunning largest light display in West Texas this holiday season.
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Free Yoga for Beginners
12-1 p.m. — Earth, Body, & Soul — Free entry — Experience a rejuvenating beginner-friendly yoga class in a warm and inclusive environment.
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Wrap For a Reason — MIDLAND AF
9 AM - 4 PM — Frost Bank — Donations encouraged — Get your holiday gifts wrapped by the Reflection elves while supporting survivors of human trafficking.
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Mariachi Christmas Concert
7-10 p.m. — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — Check for ticket details — Experience the vibrant Mariachi traditions with festive music, dance, and storytelling.
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Pizza Thursdays at Venezia
5-9 p.m. — Venezia Restaurant — Menu prices vary — Celebrate the start of the weekend with delicious pizzas, drinks, and outdoor dining options.
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Afternoon Tinsel & Tea
2-4 p.m. — Museum of the Southwest — Tickets required — Enjoy a festive tea time in the beautifully decorated Historic Turner Mansion.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The creative adult is the child who survived.
~ Ursula K. Le Guin
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